Trip Ideas Attractions Zoos + Aquariums You Can Swim With Sharks in the Middle of the Desert at Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay By Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Instagram Website Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on May 22, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Courtesy of MGM Resorts International Las Vegas may be located in a landlocked state, but it is Vegas — and somehow that makes it less surprising that it’s home to North America’s only predator-based aquarium. In true Vegas fashion, visitors can find the one-of-a-kind site at the iconic Mandalay Bay resort. In addition to showcasing sea animals, the Mandalay Bay Shark Reef Aquarium offers guests the chance to swim with them. MGM Resorts International. The aquarium is home to around 15 species of sharks, including sand tiger, sandbar, and white tip reef sharks. After a tour of the aquarium and an equipment orientation, scuba certified guests can test their courage — and get a healthy dose of adrenaline — by diving into a 1.3-million-gallon tank full of predators. AP Photo/Las Vegas News Bureau, Darrin Bush The experience costs $650 for one diver and $1,000 for two. The price includes equipment and a video of your underwater excursion. Reservations are available for Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons. To book, call the Mandalay Bay concierge at (877) 305-3136. For visitors who are not ready to make the dive, a tunnel running across the tank offers an almost 360-degree view of the underwater world. The Shark Reef Aquarium boasts 14 exhibits and is home to over 2,000 animals including piranhas, giant stingrays, and endangered green sea turtles. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit